Hollande and the 'Karcher moment' that wasn't

François Hollande says his style is the opposite of Nicolas Sarkozy's... Yet the media couldn't help drawing comparisons with his predecessor’s style as Hollande visited a troubled suburb following a double shooting. In 2005 as Interior Minister, Sarkozy famously promised a resident that he'd clean the neighbourhood of its "scum". So how did Hollande deal with a similar moment?

He’s an Irish journalist and presenter with a background in law and international relations, based in Paris for over a decade. His special interests are social media, technology and their social and political implications.

EMMA JAMESMedia Correspondent

Emma James is a British TV and radio journalist. As well as presenting and reporting for the BBC and ITV, Emma also spent a year making programmes about equestrianism! She's a staunch Stade Francais rugby fan and doting beagle owner.